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Take in High Tea in the formal gardens of Frederick W. Vanderbilt’s Hyde Park estate on Sunday June 22; photo source: http://commons.wikimedia.org
Wage | Working Jukebox Audio Portraits Workshop
Athens Cultural Center, 24 Second St., Athens, NY 12015 Wed., May 28 & Fri., May 30, 6-9 p.m.: The Athens Cultural Center and WGXC 90.7 FM have teamed up to offer, “Audio Portraits: An Introduction to Interviewing,” a two-part workshop for ages 14 and up. In this workshop participants will produce a short audio portrait of the working life of an Athen’s resident to be included in the Wage/Working Jukebox which will be on exhibit at the Athens Cultural Center from May 31-Dec. 1, 2014. In this two-session workshop participants will learn the basics of documentary interviewing technique, digital audio field recording, story scripting and digital editing through guided tutorials and hands-on exercises; and with facilitator support will assemble a short audio portrait. On Saturday May 31, from 5-7 p.m., there will be an Opening Reception of the Wage/Working Jukebox at the Cultural Center featuring a listening session and celebration of pieces produced in the Audio Portraits workshop. Information: 518.945.2136; http://www.athensculturalcenter.org
DXF: Dance XRoss Fitness with Emel Mosley
Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Thursdays, May 29-July 3, 7:15-8:15 p.m.: DXF incorporates dance styles like Hip Hop, African, Motown and Contemporary Dance in a fun, uplifting, and empowering fitness program that engages all ages and ability levels. In collaboration with Operation Unite. Tickets: $8/class Information: 518.822.1438; http://hudsonoperahouse.org
Relay for Life of Rhinebeck
Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Route 9, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Saturday, May 31, 11 a.m.: A fundraising event to honor cancer survivors, remember those that have been lost to the disease, and raise funds and awareness to fight back and help end cancer forever. Information: http://www.relayforlife.org
Free CPR/AED Classes
Vassar Brothers, Northern Dutchess & Putnam Hospital Centers Mon., June 2, Wed., June 4 & Thurs., June 5, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.: Health Quest Community Education will conduct free CPR/AED classes to raise awareness of this kind of training. The first week of June is National CPR and AED. This is a basic course and does not offer a certification card upon completion. Locations are: 6/2, Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Joseph Tower Auditorium; 6/4, Northern Dutchess Hospital, Board Room; 6/5, Putnam Hospital Center, Michael Weber Conference Room. Information: 845.475.9742; http://www.health-quest.org/CPRAwareness
Mid-Hudson Marketplace
Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum Pavilion, 75 North Water St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Thursday, June 5, 5-8 p.m.: Hosted by the Unique Ladies of The Hudson Valley and sponsored by the Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum, this event will showcase and highlight local homegrown businesses in the Hudson Valley. Vendors include bakers, brewers, florist, farmers, makers, crafters, coffee roasters, jewelry makers, home goods, apparel, and more. Event will be held in the Pavilion at the Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum, rain or shine. Information: 845.616.1733; melissa@surprisephotography.com
Queen City Pride 2014
Various locations throughout City of Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Thurs.-Sun., June 5-8: Big Gay Hudson Valley announces the first-ever Queen City Pride celebration – four days of events in celebration of the summer gay pride season. Events include: Night Out at Vassar - an evening of sampling local wines and spirits while touring through the Frances Lehman-Loeb Art Center’s indoor and outdoor exhibits; Big
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